Senior Project Manager – Data Centers Development

Turner & Townsend

. Represent developer clients through the front-end lifecycle of major data center projects, from site identification and acquisition through development, entitlement, utility coordination, due diligence, and construction .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • Phoenix • Arizona • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive project management expertise in data center development, including site selection, land acquisition, and construction oversight. Proficient in managing budgets, schedules, and stakeholder relationships while delivering strategic guidance and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Project Management ExperienceData Center DevelopmentFinancial ManagementStakeholder CoordinationMicrosoft Project Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementRisk ManagementFeasibility StudiesSite EvaluationsConstruction OversightValue EngineeringEntitlement ProcessesUtility CoordinationZoningPermitting

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAbility to Manage Multiple Projects

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectExcelWordPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Data CenterConstruction ManagementReal Estate DevelopmentProject GovernanceEnvironmental Due Diligence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent developer clients through the front-end lifecycle of major data center projects, from site identification and acquisition through development, entitlement, utility coordination, due diligence, and construction
Lead project teams and manage key client relationships across a portfolio of data center developments
Provide strategic guidance to data center developers, hyperscale operators, investors, and enterprise clients
Lead project governance, reporting, stakeholder management, and executive-level presentations
Coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams and project stakeholders
Support business development and identify opportunities for expanded service delivery
Manage development schedules, budgets, risks, and key milestones
Oversee feasibility studies, site evaluations, due diligence, and technical assessments
Coordinate site selection, land acquisition, utility assessments, environmental due diligence, zoning, entitlement, permitting, and infrastructure planning
Support design development, value engineering, long-lead procurement, contractor and commissioning-agent procurements, and construction success criteria
Review design and construction drawings, project submittals, RFIs, schedules, and constructability issues
Participate in risk identification, criticality assessments, commissioning planning, inspections, testing, and handover
Provide construction-phase oversight through site visits, meetings, progress reporting, schedule evaluation, issue tracking, punch-list coordination, and documentation control

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 8 years’ project management experience with significant focus on data center development projects
Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate Development, Architecture, Project Management or equivalent
Experience leading projects from land acquisition through handover to construction or delivery teams
Strong financial, commercial and risk management capabilities
Proficient to expert experience using Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Strong understanding of data center development, entitlement, and pre-construction processes
Ability to lead, coordinate, and organize multiple stakeholders, including general contractors
Ability to deliver project/program status reports
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced consulting environment
Ability to travel up to 25% as required by clients

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work permitted
Flexible working environment supporting work-life balance
Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace
Opportunity to affect change
No recruitment fees for candidates